Child Nutrition Assistant at Richmond County Schools

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT I

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class assists a cook specialist or journey level cook through the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Detailed instructions are given for work to be done. The employee is expected to make simple adjustments as necessary with problems referred to higher level employees. Errors are observed by others and corrected with little loss. The employee receives direct supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

Reads simple recipes and directions for quantity and follows directions.

Gathers items as directed by recipe.

Weights and measures designated ingredients.

Stores food and equipment in specified locations.

Mixes and stirs ingredients.

Slices and chops food.

Adds garnishes to food.

Places food in proper place on serving line.

Proportions and serves foods on serving line.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.

Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.

Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.

Skill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.

Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.

Ability to read and understand simple written instructions.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required

PAY

Applicant pay is $13.00 per hour with guaranteed 25 hours per week. Teacher Workdays and Holiday are excluded.